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Best Restaurants in Charleston — Ranked by Locals · CharlestonRanked

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Best restaurants in Charleston

The places locals actually book — from neighborhood lunch spots to tasting-menu nights.

Showing 27 of 590 in Downtown · May 6, 2026

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41-A George St, Charleston
Legend Deli
Counter-order deli on George Street slinging sandwiches and cold beer steps from the College of Charleston.
4.9436 ratings
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Downtown240 Cheap eats83 Takeout524 Delivery300 West Ashley70 Mount Pleasant57 Seafood85 Outdoor seating416 Pizza54 Brunch232

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AreaDowntown240 West Ashley70 Mount Pleasant57 North Charleston49 James Island39 Sullivan's Island29 Folly Beach23 Isle of Palms20 Hanahan17 Daniel Island14 Summerville9 Johns Island7 Kiawah Island6 Goose Creek4 Seabrook Island4 Wadmalaw Island2 Clear

CuisineItalian45 Sushi35 Mexican39 BBQ25 Seafood85 Steakhouse17 Vietnamese3 Thai8 Pizza54

1505 King St #115, CharlestonTrending

Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.

Avant-garde beers, wood-fired pizzas & high-concept bar eats in a trendy, spacious locale.

4.7★·1.1k ratings

Open

Moe's Crosstown Tavern

714 Rutledge Ave, CharlestonTrending

Moe's Crosstown Tavern

No-frills hot spot for watching sports, playing pool & drinking beer also offers American chow.

4.7★·1.3k ratings

D'Allesandro's Pizza

229 St Philip St, CharlestonTrending

D'Allesandro's Pizza

Neighborhood pizzeria offering lots of sauce & topping options, plus happy hour & lunch specials.

4.6★·1.7k ratings

Container Bar

2130 Mt Pleasant St, CharlestonTrending

Container Bar

Repurposed shipping containers turned walk-up bar on Mt. Pleasant Street, with outdoor seating and dogs welcome.

4.8★·3.1k ratings

Big Gun Burger Shop & Bar

137 Calhoun St, CharlestonTrending

Big Gun Burger Shop & Bar

Compact hideaway with creative burgers, craft drafts, classic cocktails & Southern small plates.

4.6★·1.2k ratings

Toasted Crust

451 King St, Charleston

Toasted Crust

Counter-order pizza and wings spot on upper King, where craft pies and cold beer keep a loyal neighborhood crowd coming back.

4.6★·242 ratings

Circe's Grotto

85 1/2, 85 Wentworth St, Charleston

Circe's Grotto

Tucked-away sandwich shop on Wentworth Street serving lunch with outdoor seating and coffee.

4.6★·389 ratings

Bon Banh Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen

162 Spring St, Charleston

Bon Banh Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen

Bright counter-serve spot offering build-your-own banh mi sandwiches, tacos & salads.

4.6★·577 ratings

Daps Breakfast & Imbibe

280 Ashley Ave, Charleston

Daps Breakfast & Imbibe

Hash browns, pancakes & egg sandwiches accompany java & cocktails at this hip bar/coffeeshop.

4.6★·866 ratings

The Griffon

18 Vendue Range, Charleston

The Griffon

Intimate English pub for fish 'n' chips, burgers & craft beer, with walls covered in signed dollars.

4.5★·3.3k ratings

East Side Soul Food

46 America St, Charleston

East Side Soul Food

Neighborhood soul food counter on America Street, serving lunch plates of fried chicken, collards, and cornbread to the East Side.

4.5★·735 ratings

Tobin's Market

197 Jackson St, Charleston

Tobin's Market

Neighborhood bar and market on Jackson Street with live music, a dog-friendly beer garden, and bottles to drink there or take home.

4.6★·2.7k ratings

Recovery Room Tavern

685 King St, Charleston

Recovery Room Tavern

No-frills bar offering pinball, darts, pool & bocce, along with wings, sandwiches & beer.

4.5★·1.3k ratings

Benny Palmetto's, Pizza

433 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant

Benny Palmetto's, Pizza

Industrial-style counter-serve pizzeria dishing out ample slices & pies in a quick fashion.

4.4★·752 ratings

Sabatinos Authentic New York City Pizza

151 Calhoun St, Charleston

Sabatinos Authentic New York City Pizza

Casual counter-serve pit stop from a Bronx native selling thin-crust pies & slices, subs & starters.

4.4★·936 ratings

Hannibal's Kitchen

16 Blake St, Charleston

Hannibal's Kitchen

Humble family-owned joint known for crab rice, shark steak & other Southern seafood specialties.

4.4★·2.8k ratings

El PinchoTaco

616 Meeting St ste b, Charleston

El PinchoTaco

Counter-service taco spot on upper Meeting Street pouring beer and wine alongside straightforward Mexican street food.

4.4★·591 ratings

Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale

410 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant

Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale

Counter-service Tex-Mex spot on Coleman Boulevard slinging loaded nachos and cheap beer since the '90s.

4.4★·1.3k ratings

The Press

221 Coming St, Charleston

The Press

Counter-service sandwich shop on Coming Street, pressing local ingredients between housemade bread for lunch and dinner crowds.

4.5★·130 ratings

Saveurs Du Monde Cafe WestEdge

Parking lot, 22 Westedge St Suite 101, Charleston

Saveurs Du Monde Cafe WestEdge

French-inflected cafe tucked into the WestEdge development, serving coffee and breakfast with a global pantry.

4.4★·284 ratings

Benny Ravello's

520 King St, Charleston

Benny Ravello's

Casual slice & pie shop with rustic interiors, high-top seating & colorful wall murals.

4.2★·803 ratings

King Street Dispensary

559 King St, Charleston

King Street Dispensary

Sophisticated sports bar serving innovative pub fare & a wide selection of local beers & liquors.

4.2★·634 ratings

Ruby's New York Style Bagels, LLC

280 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant

Ruby's New York Style Bagels, LLC

New York-style bagels and coffee on Coleman Boulevard, covering breakfast and takeout in Mount Pleasant.

4.3★·446 ratings

Pizzeria Di Giovanni

40 N Market St, Charleston

Pizzeria Di Giovanni

Pizza shop serving New York-style pies, catering to a late-night crowd till 3 AM Fridays/Saturdays.

4.2★·1.5k ratings

Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale

439 King St, Charleston

Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale

Colorful eatery & sports bar for Mexican-inspired bites & drinks, plus live music & patio seating.

4.2★·1.5k ratings

A.C.'s Bar & Grill

467 King St, Charleston

A.C.'s Bar & Grill

Low-key watering hole with pool tables serving pub food such as burgers, cheesesteaks & nachos.

4.2★·853 ratings

VibeDate night25 Brunch232 Cheap eats83 Outdoor seating416 Late night8 Clear

AmenitiesReservations310 Takeout524 Delivery300 Clear